Russia Economic Briefing
The Russia Economic Briefing brings together all of Eastern Economy's coverage of the Russian
economy: growth and inflation data, central bank policy, government and institute forecasts, industry, trade
and energy. It is published in partnership with the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce
(Deutsch-Russische Auslandshandelskammer). The weekly chronicles by
Klaus Dormann appear in his own section.
All articles are translated from the German originals on ostwirtschaft.de.
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The number of Russian billionaires has reached a new record—despite geopolitical tensions, their wealth continues to grow.
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New HQS regulations could slow the influx of skilled workers to Russia and pose major challenges for companies.
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Blocked oil routes in the Persian Gulf are causing turmoil in the energy markets. Analysts are warning of sharp price spikes.
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Heating and electricity costs continue to rise, with some regions seeing double-digit increases. This is due to inflation adjustments and investments in aging infrastructure.
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Rosatom dominates the nuclear power plant export market—from Hungary to Egypt. But new figures show that the momentum is slowing.
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Following the slump in 2022, the Russian gaming industry is stabilizing. By 2025, revenue will reach 2.2 billion euros.
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Long considered the high-flyer among Russian real estate companies, it is Russia's largest residential developer in terms of construction volume.
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Record sales in Russia's restaurant industry, but falling margins: Thousands of restaurants are closing, while prices continue to rise.
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108.5 million passengers, the sale of Domodedovo, and major infrastructure plans: Russia’s airports are facing structural changes.
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The Russian casino industry is seeking to shed the seedy image it had in its early years and is now focusing on a diversified business model.
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President Vladimir Putin provided an update on trade developments since early 2025 during two meetings with the Iranian president.
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The Soviet Union was once considered the ultimate paradise for readers. Today, Russia is also one of the world’s most avid reading nations. Books are inexpensive in the country, although…
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As of January 25, the ten wealthiest Russian citizens are ranked between 82nd and 297th.